[open] party rap rap rap

[roppou]

🧙 WHO: Mingle with some hypmics and OTAnyone who wants to crash a party
⚔️️ WHAT: Birthday party for plenilunium who just arrived like yesterday
🕒 WHEN: April 14
🗺️ WHERE: Phoenix Roost
⚠️ WARNINGS: None

the network post

As a resident of Avalon, you are cordially invited to the birthday celebration for Aimono Jyushi. The party is a surprise which will take place at the Phoenix Roost on April 14 at 8:30 PM. There is no need for gifts or payment. Our guest of honor is new to the city and the intention is simply to host a fun event to meet new people.

Please direct any and all questions to Amaguni Hitoya, organizer of the event.

preparazione

A party of any sizable reputation takes a considerable amount of work to put together. Even more so on such short notice. There's decorations to hang. Food to prepare. A cake to bake. Sound systems and lighting to check. Balloon animals to balloon. In the hours between closing for the public and the start of their surprise party, the phoenix roost is a buzz of activity to transform it into something to properly welcome and celebrate the life of Avalon's newest MC.

banchetto

Guest will find plenty of sustenance to sustain them through the night. The party menu leans heavy towards the Italian influences with bright red Napolitan pasta, and squid ink pescatore, aracini and caprese crowding the table. Much of the food has been seasoned with a touch of the macabre like the candy apples that appear to be dripping blood. Beverages for evening range from sweet cream sodas to mature wines and liquor to appease a diverse crowd, with all the usual enchantments necessary for such drinks. And of course sitting at the center of it all is the eponymous cake.

musica

Jyushi is a musician so it's only right that they pay homage to that calling on his birthday. The stage is set for karaoke where you'll have your choice of music and lighting to accompany your performance. Need an instrument? There's even a few of those on loan too. Out of respect for the venue and all attendees, please just stick to the provided microphone instead of any you may be carrying with you. We'd rather not check them at the door.

giochi

Party planners were really feeling enthusiastic so attendees will find a few social activities set up around the hall. If the conversation is growing stale, try grabbing one of the equally stale fortune cookies lying around. They won't promise you riches or future love in your life they will prompt you with a random ice breaker idea.

There's an adaptation of Fukuwarai set up against one wall except the usual face has been replaced with the image of a cartoonish pig. Grab a partner, don the blindfold and have fun trying to attach her button eyes, floppy ears, and little jester cap.

Finally about halfway through the night, someone who has probably dipped a little too deep into the boozy drinks drags a bunch of chairs out from the table and arranges them in a circle. It's time for CRB (that's Chair Rap Battle for the uninitiated or if you come from a normal world--Musical Chairs). Everyone who's playing should pick a chair. Everyone who's not? Congrats one of you has been chosen at random to start the rap roundabout. Luckily there's no time limit on how long to go. Once stopped, with everyone in a seat, the odd man out is responsible for leading the next round with their sick freestyling.

concerto

Jyushi had been surprised when he realized his birthday was coming so close after coming to a fantasy land that you thought only happened in mangas and stuff. But here he was, in Avalon and apparently a year older. It kind of felt like cheating but technically he was 19 now.

And when he walks in to see the party, to see how all of this has come together simply for his birthday, it doesn’t feel important at all whether he cheated the system to age another year. Not when he’s faced with the biggest party he’s ever had thrown for him. And with a bunch of people he doesn’t know? And are technically enemies but not only is Avalon new to him but so is the whole division battle thing too. But right now, that seems so far away. It’s overwhelming. In all the best and worst ways but he thinks the good is outweighing the bad.

Hitoya had told him to perform and Jyushi always feels nervous about it every time even if he’s definitely performed more than enough. But usually he has more time to prep and he has his band to back him up. But right now, all he has is a karaoke track, his guitar, and his own talent. With a deep breath, he goes up to perform with all his usual visual kei flair.

"Hello, esteemed guests! Thank you all for coming to this bon anniversaire! Allow me to perform for this auspicious day. A song that is all about sharing joys…!"

When the song begins, it shows off Jyushi’s normal voice in an uplifting ballad before it turns into something much more metal. Throughout it, it changes gears. Sometimes light and happy but then back to hard and loud. It’s jarring but it’s jarring in the same ways that Jyushi is going between his two personalities. It’s a fitting song for him to be singing as an introduction of sorts.

Once he finishes, with one more dramatic thanks for listening, he’s coming off the stage, heart pumping because he did it! He sang in front of all these people and in this new world…! He’s really happy!

Comments

( ota )

[glossophobia]

[ Rosho will arrive in cozy, casual clothing, something that's just slightly decent for a party but also works well with all the rain they've got going on. Black also helps him not blend in very well. Parties can be kind of very nerve-wracking, so he hopes to just pass by, maybe stay an hour or two, then head back on home. At least that is the initial plan. His plans never tend to work out well. ]

( foodie time )

[ Rosho only recognizes a few of the things set out on the menu, and it's difficult to figure out where to even begin. But Italian food also means Italian desserts...! Cannoli, panna cotta, tiramisu— yeah yeah you're supposed to have a meal before dessert but this is a birthday party, he's going to treat himself.

He'll also be taking a moment to take some pictures of the cake, because gosh, it's kind of adorable and very pretty. In fact, he is taking... frequent pictures of things. He likes to remember what he eats, especially if he enjoys it. His students got him hooked on that. ]

( ice breakers )

[ Oh, a fortune cookie! How can you resist one of those. Rosho picks one up then cracks it open. Except, instead of a fortune there's a... question? ]

"What's the most difficult thing about being you?" [ Rosho winces and immediately crumples up the paper. ]

That's... really personal, isn't it? Maybe I should try another one.

[ He finds another cookie, opens it up: ]

"Do you have any unusual fears?" Are these all like this?! I don't want to share these kinds of things with strangers!

[ One more cookie: ]

"How much damage could your best friend do to you if you ever had a falling out?" [ THROWS THE PAPER ON THE GROUND ] These are so negative!! Who wrote them?! This is a birthday party!

( wildcard )

[ You know how Rosho be. He is going to wallflower for most of this party so just grab him from somewhere and try to pull him out of his shell. Or get him drunk. Please get him drunk. ]

Foodie time

[plenilunium]

[Like any other normal 1819 year old, Jyushi is also taking pictures of all the food. He's taken pictures of everything he can and now it's time for the food. Jyushi is smiling to himself as he takes pictures when he notices Rosho. Jyushi doesn't know him but still, he came to the party so he needs to thank him! He knows his manners!

But despite his best effort, he freezes up until he goes into his visual kei mode and instantly feels the confidence to speak up.

Even if it sounds bizarre to anybody else.]

I, too, want to immortalize the visage before us now. The beautifully crafted confections before us deserve nothing but the highest praise and so do you. Allow me to bestow my gratitude unto you for gracing this celebration with your presence.

[Or in simpler terms, thanks for coming because it means a lot!]

[glossophobia]

[ It's hard not to notice him immediately, with the get-up and all, but he doesn't expect Jyushi to speak... like that. Rosho's taken off guard immediately. Is it part of the performance? Is he always like this? Speaking so grandiose—

Wait, his co-workers told him about kids like this.

Is this a Chūnibyō?! They're real?? The faculty told him he might meet a type like this, he didn't think it'd actually happen! What does he do?! Just, just play it cool, Rosho...! ]

It, it's all really well decorated, it's very nice! Thank you for offering the open invitation. I hope your birthday goes well... I'm Tsutsujimori Rosho, from Osaka's division, Dotsuitare Hompo...

[ He... sounds so stiff, like he's introducing himself to adults, but what else is he supposed to say?? He has no idea. ]

[plenilunium]

[Really, all you can do is play along with Jyushi's when he's like this unless you're Hitoya or Kuko who know how to snap him out of it.]

A pleasure. [He bows to Rosho before putting an arm out in flourish.] I am the vocalist of dusk and romance, Aimono Jyushi...! Importantly, with my Master Kuko and the hero of the weak Hitoya, I am from the Nagoya division.

[It might be easier to go along with this but also how long can one even keep up with this? Jyushi can stay in this act all night.]

[glossophobia]

[ So, considering the public invitation mentioned a Hitoya, Rosho assumes this Kuko person isn't around. However this brings to light some very important information. Meaning this guy, this Hitoya Amaguni, is Jyushi's teammate.

He's also that guy who refused to do yoga in public AND wouldn't listen to Rosho as he tried to lecture some sense into him. That guy, with the pompadour and the biker jacket, that rudeass guy......... he's being praised?? ]

That lazy bōsōzoku looking guy... is a hero...?

[plenilunium]

Oh? Yes, his hardened exterior betrays his true kindness! But lazy?! Perish the thought! Every day, he battles with the scales of justice to spread light and goodness...! [Or, you know, he's a lawyer. He works really hard every day at his law firm and lazy's really the last word Jyushi would ever use for him.]

Trust me, you will never meet a greater man. All that he has done for me? My soul is forever in his debt. Do not be swayed about outside appearance. All may not be as it seems...! Everybody has their own self, their own hidden depths. Look deeper into the ocean of a person!

[If Rosho leaves this conversation without a headache? It'll be a miracle.]

[glossophobia]

[ The chuuni language is a little difficult to keep up with, but Rosho's managing to get the gist of what Jyushi's actually saying. Sounds like the guy's a lawyer? Huh, who would have thought. They sure are an interesting pair. He wonders how they met, what their leader's like, what kind of background they've all got.

Regardless of what Rosho's opinion is of Hitoya, even with all the flower-y purple prose going on here, it really sounds like he's... genuinely a good person. And it's that final line that gets to Rosho the most. It's always to look deeper into a person. Outside appearances can be deceptive, and if you try, you can meet someone truly wonderful.

Isn't that what it was like for his team? ]

You could've explained that all a lot more simply. [ Stated matter-of-factly. ] But, for someone that just got here, if he put all this effort to make sure you had the kind of celebration you deserve on your birthday... he's got a good heart, it seems.

[plenilunium]

'Simple'? Understand that how I speak is only natural, that these words spring forth from my heart. How else do I speak? Any other way would certainly be a farce! [Or how he's talking now is one but details. Maybe one day Jyushi will be comfortable around Rosho and he won't need to translate everything that Jyushi says.

One day.]

But you are correct about Hitoya! He has touched my heart on many occasions and this one has been added onto the long list that is our history. One day, I would like to do the same for him but it would even be one-tenth of what he has done for me. It is my duty, though, to pay it forward as one would say! But it makes me happy to know that you can see that of him.

[Hitoya's done a lot for him, it's true. He isn't even sure that he could ever really do anything in return for him that would ever measure up but it does make him happy to know that Rosho understands that Hitoya is a good person...even if he knows Hitoya doesn't care so much about that. But people should know of his merits!!]

Now, pray tell, citizen of Osaka, what is your origines? How long have you found yourself in this world of faeries? [You know, how long have you been here?]

🥃...🧃❗️

[whosaysdajare]

[ This sorta switch up they've had going for half of the month already, where Sasara is the quiet one—and he wouldn't admit to 'down-beat', or 'melancholic', or the overall reason for it, so far—it doesn't suit their dynamic, anyway!

While Rosho's hugging the walls, he's in a better mood, around people, in the middle of a celebration. Getting to his partner who'd only benched himself, Sasara has a drink in hand and he shows it off by holding it up. Something that looks deceptively like a Sex on the Beach, colorful and fruity. ]

Just one drink. [ Like it's is allowance for the night; though, it doesn't have any of the punch it's supposed to be packing.

Teh...! One (1) drink– Sasara knows how he gets, so he's not about to give his partner anything at some kid's birthday party. Not until it's just the three of them, staying behind. You can bet that he knows about the alcohol-placebo experiment for its comedic potential... It's only punch. ]

Like usual, ya gotta ease up a little, Rosho!

[glossophobia]

[ He really shouldn't be surprised that Sasara would glue himself to his side eventually, but it's such expected behavior that Rosho can't say he minds it for once. Seeing him all quiet and low-energy, it just isn't like him, so any opportunity to get Sasara back to his old self even at the cost of Rosho's peace and quiet is a worthy sacrifice. ]

Ya know, they say never drink anything from a bar that ya haven't ordered yourself.

[ And yet Rosho still takes the glass from Sasara's hand, awfully brightly colored, very suspicious. He gives it a cursory, investigative sniff. He doesn't smell any alcohol, he thinks. Well... whether it's safe or not, he'll have to decide afterward, but Sasara's got a point as always. And there's only one thing that tends to help ease the tension he radiates in public settings like this. ]

But... just one, yeah? Only one!

foodie-get drunk with him wosho

[capitalismkills]

[Oh good, thank god, there was someone he didn't feel horribly on edge around at this party. Doppo felt so guilty because he wanted to wish the other division member a happy birthday, but maybe the kid hated him and his giant floating whale that was following him around. Stupid thing wouldn't leave him alone.]

Rosho! Oh, did you find the cake that Hifumi made?

this is now anxiety man drinking corner

[glossophobia]

[ Considering Rosho's primary objective here is to not be noticed, he initially tries to ignore the call of his name, that is until he comes to notice it as Doppo's. Oh, does he know Jyushi already? Thank goodness they both have extra company now, while Rosho holds a plate of extra desserts he took for himself because of his irresistible sweet tooth. ]

Hifumi made that cake...?! [ The cake with the amazing fondant bow that he thought was a real bow? With all that elegant design work with the roses and the fruit? ] Wow... he's really good with food, isn't he? I had no clue. I'm not good with parties, but if I knew, I definitely would've asked him for a cake for my birthday.

[capitalismkills]

[Don't worry, Rosho. Doppo's singular goal was also hide away in a corner, but he'd felt it rude to not come to the boy's birthday party after traumatizing him so badly.]

Um yeah, for the most part...I did help a little with the baking, but he can go overboard sometimes when he has a real party to cook for.

[It probably went without saying that Doppo himself disliked said parties. Plus, Jakurai wasn't exactly someone you brought drinking with him.

An alcoholic drink had already made its way into Doppo's hand and he finished it off before talking again.]

Also I'm sorry if Hifumi was annoying....I forget how he gets with some people if I'm not around....

[glossophobia]

[ Rosho almost wants to see this catering in action. Well, not really, he just wants to be able to eat the food that comes of it. Particularly the sweets. Damn it, Sasara's birthday isn't until October. He's got no excuse to ask for anything! ]

Ah, no, it's okay... that Hifumi... he's really somethin', ya know? I mean I don't have to tell someone like you that but.

[ He needs to try not to be insulting here, even though it's Doppo, and the two think surprisingly similarly. ]

He's so much like Sasara, it's scary.

[capitalismkills]

[It's okay, Rosho. His expression probably told him all he needed to know. Sasara was scarily like Hifumi and going back to all the talks they had he wasn't sure how he didn't see it coming.]

I'm sorry...when I get really depressed or feeling horrible, Hifumi's always around to help me and cheer me up and....his food is good and I always eat it to feel better, so I figured...after that....maybe it could help...he wanted to do something too.....

[God, he made it depressing again, after so many times that Rosho told him not to!! How was the man still friends with him??]

Oh! I um...wanted to say thank you though....I f-finally asked um, asked Hifumi out.

1/2

[glossophobia]

[ These aggressively friendly sunshine boys are a danger to society, particularly them, huh... ]

I got kinda worried about him showing up outta the blue like that. I thought for sure he came to give me a piece of his mind for getting you hurt, but instead I got really good food out of it, and he said he wasn't angry at all.

[ Does a guy like that ever get angry??? ]

It seemed like a joke, but, he really is like that all the time, huh... he sounds to be exactly what you need, so it's not like I could ever say that I mind.

[glossophobia]

[ Rosho's about to take a sip of his punch but freezes right on the spot.

Did he hear that right?



Did he?

Yes he absolutely did— WHAT ]

You—!! Ya really did?! When?! What'd he say?!

[capitalismkills]

[Oh god, did he do something wrong? That was a bad reaction, right??]

I'm sorry-was I not supposed to? I mean what you said inspired me so I just...wanted to do it, actually I didn't really confess, I just sort of panicked and kissed him, but you probably don't want to hear about that....

I gave him flowers too.....I'm sorry...

wildcard? I'm sorry I couldn't help it

[roppou]

Bosozoku huh? Been a few years since I heard a compliment like that.

[It's been a surprise finding out exactly who has come from their world at the party though Rosho stands out as one he least expected to run into again. A few casual conversations revealed him to be part of Dotsuitare Honpo though one could forgive him for not keeping up with Osaka's comedy scene and last he knew Sasara was currently a solo act.

Not that it's any of his business. Nor is Rosho's opinion of him. It's a party after all and simply enough that he passes it all off with an illuminating smile.]

this is bullying

[glossophobia]

[ What the hell is this, the child going off to tattle to their parents?? Rosho nearly chokes on his sip of punch as he hastily wipes at his mouth and tries not to look hideously embarrassed at this call-out. ]

It wasn't intended to be one in the first place...

[ DON'T SAY THAT ROSHO. He is going to ruin his second chance of being introduced to Nagoya division so fast. ]

L-listen, I, I guess I was too hasty in some things I said. If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to... start over...

the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem

[roppou]

[Wow he really just admitted to that huh? It catches Hitoya by surprise. So much so that his expression doesn't budge at Rosho's poor attempts at not apologizing.]

You know, I've got two things I can't stand. [Here we go again.]

The first. Cheap cocktails. [He pauses to consider the glass in hand and before taking a sip.] And the second. Anyone thinking they can pass judgement without all the facts.

[glossophobia]

[ this sesame street count ass motherfucker ]

[ What is the point of telling him that first part? Rosho drinks cheap beer for a living IS HE TESTING HIM ]

Uh. [ He blinks, opens his mouth, but then decides he doesn't have a right to say anything in retort. Thinks back on his punk days.................. Rosho takes a moment then has a deep breath, offering Hitoya a bow of apology. ]

I'm sorry. I've learned my lesson.

af;ksdjfs;d sure did lose track of this among the hundreds of other notifs for this log orz

[roppou]

[Shockingly Rosho, it wasn't all about you?

Now Hitoya is full prepared for the teacher to continue making an ass of himself so it actually catches him off guard to see that change of heart with him backing down.

Well he'd be a hypocrite not to accept it.]

Don't worry about it. Out of respect for our guest of honor I'll let it slide.

[Seriously, if they cause a scene Jyushi will just end up crying. Again.]

hitoya just ollies out of the birthday... how ic

[glossophobia]

[ For a teacher, he's a big idiot sometimes. ]

About him... I mean, it's obvious you know we spoke, but... is he always like that? Ya know... all, chuuni and such.

[ Please teach him how you deal with it Hitoya. ]

if there's ONE birthday he wouldn't do that to though....

[roppou]

Huh?

[It's not like he needs to ask what Rosho is talking about. It's what people are always talking about when Jyushi is the subject of inquiry. It's only that he never really thought about it in those terms before.]

No. He's always like this around new people but. Just give him time to warm up to you and you'll see the other side of him. [Not his true self because that would be dismissing how important both the faces he wears are to his composite whole. What he gets out of them and what it means to him.]

And if it ever gets to be a bother just tell him to knock it off. A good whack usually does the trick. [Rosho's a teacher... he gets it, right???]